Abrasive cloth imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.4 million of abrasive cloth in 2024 (956 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 956 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 695 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 626 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 877 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 487 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 627 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 309 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 585 t |
Where Libya imports abrasive cloth from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 69% |
| Italy | $616K | 18% |
| Germany | $122K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $117K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $62K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $50K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $38K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6805
| 6805.20 | Abrasive paper | 44% |
| 6805.10 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 31% |
| 6805.30 | Abrasive sheets (other) | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 65% below the world average of $10.07, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya abrasive cloth imports (HS 6805): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive cloth imported by Libya?
Libya imported abrasive cloth worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 956 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive cloth to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $10.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive cloth to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
The HS code for abrasive cloth is heading 6805. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6805.20 (44% of the value) and 6805.10 (31%).
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